A Louisiana pastor who defied state orders and repeatedly held large church services during the coronavirus pandemic is now asking congregants to donate their stimulus checks to the church
Pastor Tony Spell launched what he called the #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, asking Americans to donate their government stimulus checks to evangelists, missionaries and music ministers who he said have not received offerings in over a month. He said he, his wife and his son have all donated their checks, and added that those without a church can donate through his website.
Read MoreA Louisiana pastor defies a state order and holds a church service with hundreds of people"If they close every door in this city, then I will close my doors," Spell told CNN last month."But you can't say the retailers are essential but the church is not. That is a persecution of the faith."Spell has also told CNN he believes the pandemic is"politically motivated" and has said said the rules are a"government overreach.
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